August 12, 2024 by University of South Australia Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new Australian study has identified why a diet rich in magnesium is so important for our health, reducing the risk of DNA damage and chronic degenerative disorders. The paper is published in the European Journal of Nutrition. Scientists from the University of South...
Vegetables – illustrative photo. Image credit: Pixabay, free license One of the biggest myths surrounding the vegetarian diet is that it can’t help you get the protein needed to build muscles. Let this belief shatter as you picture some of the most muscular creatures on earth—they’re the elephants, bison, and water buffaloes, who mainly rely...
JULY 19TH, 2024POSTED BY U. ARIZONA(Credit: Getty Images) TAGS : BODY WEIGHTFOODUNIVERSITY : UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA (Credit: Getty Images) New research suggests that consuming foods rich in beta-glucan, a type of fiber found in oats and barley, can reduce body weight and obesity. Ozempic—known generically as semaglutide—has taken the weight-loss market by storm, promising to...
JULY 16, 2024 by Cindy Krischer Goodman, South Florida Sun Sentinel Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGLP-1 drugs such as Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro have emerged as a game-changer for weight loss, slowing digestion and increasing how satiated you feel after eating. But South Florida dietitians caution that taking weight-loss drugs can be risky if you don’t...
JULY 12TH, 2024POSTED BY ERICA TECHO-U. GEORGIA(Credit: Getty Images) TAGS : FOOD, GENESUNIVERSITY : UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA When it comes to determining if a vegetarian diet is right for you, genetics are an important part of the equation, according to a new study. For many, vegetarianism leads to health benefits like lowered cholesterol and decreased...
A new study in mice and humans pinpoints a mechanism through which keto diets protect against weight gain. Image credit: Alba Vitta/Stocksy.Ketogenic diets support short-term weight loss, but the precise mechanisms behind metabolic changes are still unknown.New research in mice and humans suggests the ketogenic diet may protect against obesity by increasing specific bile acids...
New UBC research shows how insulin-triggering nutrients vary from person to person, with implications for personalized nutrition strategies Peer-Reviewed PublicationUNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA When it comes to managing blood sugar levels, most people think about counting carbs. But new research from the University of British Columbia shows that, for some, it may be just as...
NEWS RELEASE 10-JUN-2024 Peer-Reviewed PublicationTHE OBESITY SOCIETY ROCKVILLE, Md.— Individuals treated with anti-obesity medications generally experience reduced appetite, which typically leads to reduced food intake. As a result, dietary quality becomes more important because nutritional needs must be met within the context of eating less. To improve this process, medical experts have developed a list...
MAY 30, 2024 by Elsevier Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Ultra-processed foods (UPF) may be associated with insomnia experienced by an estimated one-third of adults. An analysis of dietary and sleep patterns reported in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, shows a statistically significant association between consumption of UPF and chronic insomnia independent...
MAY 16, 2024 by Bielefeld University An electron transmission micrograph from the study shows the problematic peptide 33-mer DGP with spiky structures that can open the intestinal barrier. Credit: Bielefeld University Today is International Celiac Day. Celiac disease is a chronic autoimmune condition that occurs in around 1% of the world’s population. It is triggered...
